Head of Group Purchasing - Construction

Head of Group Purchasing (Construction)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead group-wide purchasing activities across a well-established construction and civil engineering business. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will oversee procurement strategy, supplier management, cost control and purchasing operations across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement and purchasing activities across the group.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and performance reviews.
• Source materials, goods and services to support operational requirements.
• Work with pre-construction teams on tenders and value engineering initiatives.
• Manage enquiries, quotation evaluations and order placement.
• Coordinate deliveries with site teams to meet project programmes.
• Monitor supply chain risks, market trends and material availability.
• Produce procurement reports and updates for senior management.
• Manage and develop purchasing team members.
• Maintain procurement records, cost comparisons and purchasing data.
• Resolve supplier and invoice-related queries.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.

Requirements

• Previous purchasing/procurement experience within construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractor supply chains.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Degree qualification or procurement qualification desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Company benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful construction business and take ownership of group procurement, supplier management and purchasing strategy across a varied portfolio of projects.